Showing posts with label scarf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scarf. Show all posts

Monday, August 29, 2022

August Snippets...keeping cool, culling, a favourite scarf, hydrangeas and a fabulous book


Culling is happening here in The Humble Bungalow...
no closet, cupboard, or cranny is safe!

I've given away a LOT of things that we never use and have been donating
various items of clothing and this week I attacked the scarf drawer with gusto!

The Hermes scarves are safely tucked away in their iconic orange boxes.
There are a few scarves left to do the work of many...
one of the scarves that was never in jeopardy
is this linen multi toned scarf.


~ long whisper soft lightweight linen ~

a lovely scarf to wear as a wrap
or wrapped several times around my neck.


~ great drape with an interesting texture ~

The scarves that were culled made their way to the local WIN shop
a charity that assists Women In Need (WIN)


~ OOTD ~
My Uniform

Rough Linen Apron
Akoya Pearls
black Yoga pants
white Eileen Fisher linen top

I've been busy trying to get on top of the cleaning here...
the windows ended up being streaky and I reached out on Instagram for tips.
Several great tips and ideas were forthcoming...

I headed out for a microfibre window cleaning cloth (bought 3) and a squeegee...
windows are now sparkling clean!


Annabelle Hydrangeas
big frothy blooms.


Hope that you are doing well and enjoying the last few weeks of summer.
We are finding the heat a wee bit too HOT!
Every afternoon I find a cool spot to sit and sip some tea or lemonade
inevitably a book finds it way into my hands!


Am enjoying this book SO MUCH!
I read his first book The Rules of Civility many years ago and loved it.
His newest, The Lincoln Highway, is on my TBR stack.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Tea time, a french chic book and a drug store purchase...


Afternoon Tea in The Humble Bungalow

Canterbury pattern cup and saucer 
one of several patterns of tea cups that I use for my afternoon tea ritual.
I am on the lookout for a spectacular ornately decorated floral cup and saucer.


Reading an inspirational French themed book by Tish Jett
I read and enjoyed her first book Forever Chic.


A lovely tea from our local Tea Merchant Murchies
Paris Afternoon is sweet and tastes like a decadent dessert.


My last mascara was gloppy and had not performed that well.
Frustrated, 
but on a mission
 off I went to the local pharmacy to buy a new mascara.
Always one to seek advice from the knowledgeable gals in the cosmetics department 
I asked the clerk what she uses and could recommend.

Marcelle was her hands down winning performer.


 She handed me the gift pack that included a Kohl eye pencil.
This pencil is SO soft and easily lines the eye without tugging or pulling.
It is rather like Velvet Gel.

So now I am regularly defining my eyes with Kohl 
and they are the focus when wearing my mask.

New Year Goal

walk a minimum of 4 km each and every day

I've downloaded the Walk Meter App which is free and helps me track my distance.
The IPhone tracking is not that accurate but it does record the individual steps.
So I am using both to keep tabs on my progress.


Do you have any New Year resolutions or goals?


My winter accessories
consist of 
a cashmere scarf and a vintage Coach bag.

Do you switch out your handbag often?
I am a creature of habit and frequently use one for years...

I  have other bags.

A straw bag for summer
a vintage wine coloured quilted bag
a travel bag
a small vintage black Coach bag for evening.


Hope that you are staying safe.

Our provincial doctor has just extended our Covid restrictions until February.
Our numbers of new cases continue to go up...
hundreds are in hospital with many in critical care.

I'm going to have to get creative to help pass the time.
Another month of not seeing my grandchildren and family is going to be difficult.

I walk with a friend each week but we stay a safe distance from each other.

How are you coping?

Thank you for popping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~ 

Friday, January 24, 2020

Five things Friday

Five things Friday


Gorgeous wee daffodils that were a gift
they are especially cheerful on these rainy grey days.

Colour and flowers can make a big impact in elevating our flagging spirits.
I know I seek out bright pops of colour at this time of year.


Shopping the trends...
I went to the mall to check out the newest straight cut jeans.


I tried on several pairs but don't think they flatter my short frame.
Too heavy and make my legs look like tree trunks!

I much prefer the skinny silhouette which I find makes me look taller and slimmer. I hope that they will continue to be available as mine are all several years old and will need to be replaced at some point.

I don't usually follow the trends as I prefer a classic look 
with a touch of vintage
like this Coach bag 
which has many miles on it and some signs of wear
but it ticks all the boxes for me.

Quality, versatility, classic style and streamlined shape.

Did I mention that Vintage is a big fashion focus in Paris?


OOTD 
Eileen Fisher dark denim jeans
Timberland Tobacco coloured short boots


Large square silk hand rolled scarf
in a leopard pattern

Found at a local thrift shop for under $10
Love a bargain and it is in mint condition.


Citrine earrings made by my darling daughter they pair well with the scarf.
Eileen Fisher black vest.

This weekend we have several casual events planned...
I will make every effort to add a pop of colour and a touch of vintage to my basic outfit.

Do you LOVE vintage?
What is your best thrift shop find?

My best "score" 
 a pair of arts and crafts bookends 
copper with sterling silver inlay birds
($7.99)
I sold them so I could buy a strand of baroque pearls. 
 I literally ran across the street to a dealer who specialized in arts and crafts items 
(He purchased the bookends for $500.00)
then I skipped happily back across the street to snap up the pearls.

Hope that you have a fabulous weekend.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Smitten by a scarf...and a spring cleanse.

Have you ever seen something beautiful in a shop that caught your fancy?

Something that was a tad expensive so you left it behind...

Yet something so pretty that you started dreaming about it?

I had this exact thing happen to me.

My friend H and I walk at Butchart Gardens as we have annual memberships. We plan a walk once a month and have tea or lunch when we are there.

One benefit of having an annual membership are the discounts available in the gift, coffee shop and restaurants.

The item that I had been lusting after was a scarf
this beauty might possibly be going home with me...

I just had to make sure that I still felt the same passion
upon seeing it a second time.


Whisper soft bamboo
watercolour effects
wearable art


Beautiful colours


Design 
 "The Sunken Gardens"
exclusive to Butchart Gardens



I plan to wear this a lot this Spring and it will come to Europe with me.
I have a khaki Eileen Fisher jacket that it will pair well with and because it is so soft it will be cozy on the plane.

Our weather has been amazing this past weekend 
it continues to be warm and sunny.

Perfect weather for walking and beach combing.

Plans are in the works for eating more mindfully after the winter.

A Spring cleanse...
more fresh veggies and fruits.

Weight watching has been a battle that I have not won this past year.

Interrupted sleep patterns,
Emotional eating and stress have all been factors.

My goal is to start back slowly
by setting attainable goals of 5 pounds at a time.

With the sunshine and light,
warmer weather 

walking longer will be easier.

Cutting out "comfort foods" 
(those dishes that I crave during the winter!)

Fresh veggies are starting to become available at the local Farmer's Markets.

It's salad season again!

Opting for meals with fish and lean protein and drinking lots of water...
will write down my point count as that really helps me be more mindful 
of what and how much I am eating.

Must close for now and get outside for my walk!
Until next time...


Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Monday, December 3, 2018

My Stylish French Box...unveiling the elegance

My favourite luxurious splurge is my annual subscription to
My Stylish French Box

The November box arrived a couple of weeks ago and I was so thrilled by the contents...
Sharon Santoni and her team do such a fabulous job of finding special items
all are sure to please.


Vintage silver sugar tongs


attention to detail
 the shipping box is beautiful


Chester enjoyed the box too!



I keep the inner boxes and use them for storage.


The booklet that accompanies all the boxes gives us the information and details of the products and the companies and artists that are behind the luxury wares.


Beaded votive sconces...
the beads will reflect all the light from the candles
by Merci Louis


Candle by Secret D'Apothecaire 
ornaments from Merci Louis


a whisper soft wool scarf by Petrusse
( I have been wearing mine everyday!)
Love the soft feel of the wool and its so cozy
in the perfect colours for my basic wardrobe too!


Festive linens...
tea cloths by Serie Limitee Louise


Lovely necklace from Belle Mais Pas Que
set with a stone of Labradorite



If you want to treat yourself or give one as a gift 
here is the link to order.

The next box will be sent out in February 2019...

I read that Sharon is currently adding a few extra boxes from the November 
issue if you are quick you might be able to snap one up!

I would have posted this last week but our Internet was not working and my IPhone was getting used so much that I went over my data and incurred substantial fees so I had to curb my usage!

Hope you have a wonderful week.

 ~Be Well and Be Kind ~

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Spring Fling ~ a gossamer floral scarf and The Humble Bungalow Garden

It is officially Springtime in Victoria!

Ah...a long awaited breath of fresh air...
and there are beautiful flowers in our midst.


I went to the Avenue to run some errands today and I spied this gorgeous gossamer soft floral scarf and knew immediately that it was just the thing I needed to inject a wee bit of Spring into my wardrobe.

When I wear this scarf 
I will feel the energy that Spring Flowers can impart...


The sunny shades of yellow and orange cannot help but cheer us...


Such delicate and intricate details in this Hellebore

I do love Hellebores in the Humble Bungalow Garden 
 (there is always room for more)




Over the past weekend my husband dug up and reworked 
an area near our asparagus bed.
The ideas for the design were mine but he made it happen.

He dug up our rhubarb and garlic bed and lay exposed aggregate pavers.
We went to the garden center and chose some new pots and found three healthy hellebores to plant inside them.
We have ordered a few Mondo Grass plants...
Now we need to buy a few smaller black pots in which to plant them.


Here is the view from above...
rains are forecast for the next few days so the new plants will get plenty of water.


I was laid up in bed for a few days with Vertigo and have a middle ear infection.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics and I am currently staying away from the pool.
(I think that the germs must have come from the Recreation Center.)

The cats have been marvelous and keeping me company.
I've sipped many many cups of tea
and 
dined on healthy salads and soups.

The Woman in Cabin 10 was a true page turner...
I read it in one day.
I can highly recommend it...
hope that you like it too.

Thank you for all your comments on the previous post...
I enjoyed reading them and there were quite a few good ideas.

Take care and Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

OOTD...

Our dear friends from France gave me a lovely scarf for Christmas.
It is made by a company called Letol in France and I love it!

Keeping cozy wearing it
INSIDE the Humble Bungalow!
The gusty winds and freezing temperatures sneak into our home
via the single paned windows...
BRR!


In my wardrobe basic colours of black and grey 
with a smattering of green...
which just happens to be my favourite colour!



 OOTD

Grey cashmere cardigan Jones of NY
(formerly Mom's)
Tribal denim jeans
Cupio Star Tee shirt
Letol scarf
Clarks Chelsea Boots


a wee bit of a departure from my usual plain Tees...
but hey I felt like I needed to add a bit of fun and whimsy
I don't always want to be serious and conservative!


Thank you for popping by...

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~